It just three short days since the premiere of Republic era period revenge and romance C-drama Overdo with Zhang Ling He and Wang Chu Ran it’s definitely doing gangbusters online. But most of that is criticism and side effects of the mockery of how poorly made this drama is. First off it’s led to a surge in popularity for an … Continue reading →
The C-drama Overdo with Wang Chu Ran and Zhang Ling He dropped on Sunday the 19th and its a testament to how much buzz was going into the drama that the first reviews are this strong in sentiment. Sadly it’s a negative wave of sentiment as the first impressions are overwhelming a mass of complaints. The AI created opening sequence … Continue reading →
So the heat of summer may be getting hotter this weekend with the just confirmed premiere date on Sunday July 19th for Overdo (这一秒过火 or This Second Catch Fire). Starring Zhang Ling He and Wang Chu Ran as former lovers separated and reunited in a hate to love you way, this push-and-pull toxic type romance is totally up the alley … Continue reading →
There has been a spate of big name actress C-dramas airing either head-to-head or premiering in such proximity that it’s basically direct competition. Now we’re getting a male lead showdown coming in likely early July 2026 so in a few weeks next month. C-ent airing rumor has Republic era period romance C-drama Overdo (这一秒过火 Zhe Yi Miao Guo Huo) with … Continue reading →
The recent brouhaha over “Foundation General Gate” with Zhang Ling He may end up being great for his career. I could be wrong but it’s not actually tanked it. So far he’s been the face of the criticism against period dramas prioritizing visuals aesthetics over proper period realism stemming from Pursuit of Jade, but the SARFT blame is on the … Continue reading →
This drama likely won’t air until 2026, and hopefully earlier in the year because I am so excited for it! C-drama Overdo with Zhang Ling He and Wang Chu Ran released a first short teaser trailer recently and it drops the viewers into a tight maelstrom of action. The trailer has no dialogue and is just a fast-paced vignette of … Continue reading →
I love how fast C-netizens and their tabloids get the most current visuals of on set drama filming. It’s just days ago that filming started for Republic era period C-drama Overdo (Chinese title 这一秒过火 This Second Overheat) adapted from the novel by writer Fei Wo Si Can best known for bringing the angst and tormented love pain. The official character … Continue reading →
A new big budget high profile C-drama has kicked off filming and it’s the Tencent and iQiyi joint production of Overdo (Chinese title 这一秒过火 Zhe Yi Miao Guo Huo or This Second Overheat). It’s a Republic era period drama adapted from a popular romance novel by writer Fei Wo Si Cun and will star Zhang Ling He and Wang Chu … Continue reading →
